Maryland – Blue skies are stretching over Baltimore late Monday morning, but the calm won’t last much longer. Warm summer sunshine is pushing temperatures toward 87 degrees today, setting the stage for a much more active weather pattern beginning Tuesday. Showers, thunderstorms, and periods of heavy rain are expected to sweep across central Maryland, creating the potential for slower travel and localized flooding through Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday remains sunny with light winds before clouds steadily increase later today. A few showers could develop late tonight, but the more significant weather arrives Tuesday. Showers become likely before the afternoon, with thunderstorms increasing after 2 p.m. Rain chances climb from 60% to 90% Tuesday, then remain at 90% Tuesday night as a strong cold front pushes across the Mid-Atlantic.
The strongest storms could produce heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and isolated flooding, especially during the Tuesday afternoon and evening commute. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few storms could become strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out and will continue to be monitored as the cold front approaches.
Motorists should prepare for slower travel along Interstate 95, Interstate 83, Interstate 695, Interstate 70, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (MD 295), and U.S. Route 50. Ponding on roads and rapidly changing visibility may create hazardous driving conditions. Travelers using Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) should also monitor airline updates for possible weather-related delays Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Showers continue into Wednesday, with another 60% chance of rain and scattered afternoon thunderstorms before the system gradually moves away. Sunshine returns Thursday with lower humidity and a high near 83 degrees, bringing more comfortable conditions across the region.
Long-range outlooks continue to favor above-normal temperatures later next week, allowing summer warmth to rebound after this brief midweek cooldown.
If your plans include driving Tuesday or Wednesday, allow extra travel time and keep weather alerts enabled. Are you already seeing clouds increase across your neighborhood?
Five-Day Forecast for Baltimore, Maryland
- Monday: Sunny. High 87°F.
- Tuesday: Showers developing with afternoon thunderstorms. High 90°F. Rain chance 60–90%.
- Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Low 74°F. Rain chance 90%.
- Wednesday: Showers likely with scattered afternoon thunderstorms. High 88°F. Rain chance 60%, decreasing later.
- Thursday: Sunny with lower humidity. High 83°F.
